UFC flyweight title history: 'Mighty Mouse,' Figueiredo, Pantoja and more
Ahead of UFC 310, take a look at a chronological history of the UFC flyweight belt.
The flyweight title is on the line Saturday in the UFC 310 main event when Alexandre Pantoja (28-5 MMA, 12-3 UFC) takes on promotional newcomer Kai Asakura (21-4 MMA, 0-0 UFC), a former Rizin champion.
Take a look at a chronological history of the UFC’s 125-pound title, which started with a four-man tournament.
Demetrious Johnson
Demetrious Johnson
Date: Sept. 22, 2012
Event: UFC UFC 152
Opponent: Joseph Benavidez
Total reign: 2,142 days
Title defenses: John Dodson (twice), John Moraga, Joseph Benavidez, Ali Bagautinov, Chris Cariaso, Kyoji Horiguchi, Henry Cejudo, Tim Elliott, Wilson Reis, Ray Borg
Henry Cejudo
August 4, 2018; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Henry Cejudo is declared the winner by decision and is the new Flyweight champion against Demetrious Johnson during UFC 227 at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
Date: Aug. 4, 2018
Event: UFC UFC 227
Opponent: Demetrious Johnson
Total reign: 574 days
Title defenses: T.J. Dillashaw
Deiveson Figueiredo
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – JULY 19: (L-R) Deiveson Figueiredo of Brazil secures a rear choke submission against Joseph Benavidez in their UFC flyweight championship bout during the UFC Fight Night event inside Flash Forum on UFC Fight Island on July 19, 2020 in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
Date: July 19, 2020
Event: UFC UFC Fight Night 172
Opponent: Joseph Benavidez
Total reign: 328 days
Title defenses: Alex Perez, Brandon Moreno (draw)
Brandon Moreno
Jun 12, 2021; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Brandon Moreno celebrates his championship victory against Deiveson Figueiredo during UFC 263 at Gila River Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Date: June 12, 2021
Event: UFC 263
Opponent: Deiveson Figueiredo
Total reign: 223 days
Title defenses: None
Deiveson Figueiredo
Jan 22, 2022; Anaheim, California, USA; Deiveson Figueiredo celebrates his win by unanimous decision against Brandon Moreno during UFC 270 at Honda Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
Date: Jan. 22, 2022
Event: UFC 270
Opponent: Brandon Moreno
Total reign: 364 days
Title defenses: None
Brandon Moreno (interim)
Jul 30, 2022; Dallas, TX, USA; Brandon Moreno (red gloves) fights Kai Kara-France (blue gloves) in a flyweight interim title bout during UFC 277 at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Date: July 30, 2022
Event: UFC 277
Opponent: Kai Kara-France
Total reign: N/A
Title defenses: None
Brandon Moreno
Jan 21, 2023; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Brandon Moreno (blue gloves) reacts after the fight against Deiveson Figueiredo (red gloves) during UFC 283 at Jeunesse Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jason da Silva-USA TODAY Sports
Date: Jan. 21, 2023
Event: UFC 283
Opponent: Deiveson Figueiredo
Total reign: 168 days
Title defenses: None
Alexandre Pantoja
Alexandre Pantoja
Date: July 8, 2023
Event: UFC 290
Opponent: Brandon Moreno
Total reign: Incumbent
Title defenses: Brandon Royval, Steve Erceg